Biblical characters were real people who laughed and cried
By Rev. Rory M. Hermann Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School
      I started delivering first person, historical monologues during Lent early in my ministry. They proved popular and easy to present because of their narrative flow and topic matter. My first six were Judas Iscariot, Caiaphas (high priest in Jerusalem), Pontius Pilate, Herod, Barabbas, and Peter.
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FAITH BRIEFS
      Engaged Encounter is this month St Ann Catholic presents "Engaged Encounter" in Gulf Breeze April 28 to 29. Trained volunteers donate their gifts of time and talent to the engaged in our Catholic community. Early registration is recommended.
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      The 8th Annual Diocesan Palm Sunday Procession in Gulf Breeze April 1 drew about 100 people from local Catholic parishes including St. Ann, St. Anthony and Sacred Heart. Chris Riney of Gulf Breeze lifts the cross for his turn along the procession. He will be confirmed at St. Ann Catholic Church, Gu...
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Holy Week celebrates Christ's gift of life
By Neil Epler Special to the News
      Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday when we remember and celebrate Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The symbols for this Sunday are Palm branches and the shouts of "Hosanna", a Hebrew word meaning "Save Us Now." This Sunday is also called Passion Sunday as it reminds us that this marks the b...
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